Urban Development

The former Chief Judge of Anambra State, Prof Peter Umeadi, has urged Nigerians to imbibe effective maintenance culture to prevent loss of lives and property.

Experts have lamented that the rising cost of building materials is derailing projects, causing developers to cut corners and abandon projects in the country.

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) and the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) have entered into a reciprocity

In a major stride towards economic diversification, the Akwa Ibom State Government has flagged off construction of the ambitious 18-storey Ibom Towers project in Victoria Island, Lagos, with a completion timeline of 24 months. The project, officially launched on Wednesday by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, marks a significant partnership between Akwa Ibom and Lagos,…

Professionals under the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, have called on relevant stakeholders to double efforts at providing opportunities for young girls to pursue careers in engineering and other fields that solve societal challenges.

Like many parts of the world, the construction industry in Nigeria is faced with the challenge of costly building materials, usually associated with inflation, an inappropriate supply chain, and increased demand. This plight has paused and disoriented most developers in their building projects, forcing them to seek alternative solutions to have operations continue. This challenge…

Lagos-based property management firm, Messrs Silverstone has highlighted significant progress made at Eastland Golf Estate and Fairfield Apartments, which demonstrates its innovative and transformative approach to property developments.

In a significant move to preserve Nigeria's rich cultural heritage, a non-governmental organisation - Legacy has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore historic building located within the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) compound in Ebute Metta, Lagos.

• As minister pledges new framework, standards A High-level meeting of regulatory bodies in the built environment has met with the ministerial committee on building collapse and agreed on a five-point agenda that would bring sanity to the country’s construction industry. The engagement marks a significant step forward in the ministry's ongoing efforts to enhance…

5 The Federal Government plans to provide affordable housing for men and officers of the Nigerian Air Force and all classes of Nigerians, within the low, middle and high-level income levels. To this end, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is preparing to offer its estate in Bauchi State to the Nigerian Air Force…

Stakeholders in the environmental and construction industry have stated that the growth and success of future cities in Africa depend on urban planning and development. The stakeholders stated this at the second edition of the Future Cities-Africa Green Building Summit 2024, organised by the Green Building Council of Nigeria (GBCN) with the theme; "Building Resilient…

The Lagos State government has received the final draft report of the Badagry Master Plan, which will engender inclusive development and growth in the Badagry corridor.